Best Strawberry Sheet Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup whole milk
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
• ¼ cup heavy cream (more if needed for consistency)
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed (for frosting)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x18 inch baking sheet.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
3. Add the softened butter and mix on medium speed until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries, being careful not to overmix. The batter should be light and fluffy.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet and spread it evenly.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake is golden brown.
8. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. While the cake is cooling, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
10. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating on low speed until combined. Add the vanilla extract and heavy cream, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
11. Mix in the pureed strawberries until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. If too thick, add a bit more cream.
12. Once the cake is completely cool, spread the strawberry frosting evenly over the top.

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